Little Inferno

 Wii U
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 80
  3. Negative: 9 out of 80

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  1. TheMitch
    Apr 26, 2013
    8
    If you are considering getting this game, but you don't know anything about it, you should get this game. In not knowing, more attention is payed to the story and what it all means. The gameplay is simple, but this is a game that isn't about the gameplay. It warns you of the choice of comfort over what is more important. Of course, if it were possible, everyone would much rather watch theIf you are considering getting this game, but you don't know anything about it, you should get this game. In not knowing, more attention is payed to the story and what it all means. The gameplay is simple, but this is a game that isn't about the gameplay. It warns you of the choice of comfort over what is more important. Of course, if it were possible, everyone would much rather watch the pretty fires dance majestically in their fireplace rather than face outside adversities and overcome fears. This game produces a beautiful, yet seamless connection between warmth and cold, light and dark, known and unknown. The humour is silly, but it fits well with the mood of the game overall. The game also pokes fun at other games that are blatantly repetitive by being blatantly repetitive itself in a very parodic way. Little Inferno provides a very unique experience, and for those game enough to try it, I implore you to give this game a whirl. You may be pleasantly surprised.… Expand
  2. society_max
    Nov 25, 2012
    10
    It is not a game - you barely need any skill to progress, and challenges and action, aside from a few word puzzles, don't exist here. But it is still a masterpiece. Little Inferno challenges you to review how, and why, we play games. Original and beautifully minimalistic, this is a wonderful game. (To all you parents out there, this game should not be rated Teen. It got this rating becauseIt is not a game - you barely need any skill to progress, and challenges and action, aside from a few word puzzles, don't exist here. But it is still a masterpiece. Little Inferno challenges you to review how, and why, we play games. Original and beautifully minimalistic, this is a wonderful game. (To all you parents out there, this game should not be rated Teen. It got this rating because you are allowed to burn wine bottles, which counts as alcohol reference).… Expand
  3. setz
    Nov 25, 2012
    10
    Creative, hilarious, original and extremely fun to play. It's not like other games and that's what makes it so special. The team behind World of Goo have brought us another wonderful puzzle game. The most played game on my Wii U right now.
  4. rodericrinehart
    Jun 14, 2015
    7
    SCORE: 7.3/10

    Innovative, quirky, and fun despite a very Seinfeldian "about nothing" premise. You buy toys, you burn toys, and then you buy more toys. You burn them in combos to earn extra coin. The commentary and light story along the well are very well done. The graphics are cute and fit the game well. It was a fun 3 hours and I recommend the game if you can find it on sale.
  5. WaddleJrJr
    Nov 26, 2012
    10
    An absolute artistic masterpiece. This game is about as close to perfect as any game can be. The gameplay is flawless, the music is absolutely outstanding, and the visuals are stunning. I was engrossed in the narrative from start to finish, and it kept me deeply interested with every twist and turn right until the very end. The gameplay leaves for much replay value, and the physics areAn absolute artistic masterpiece. This game is about as close to perfect as any game can be. The gameplay is flawless, the music is absolutely outstanding, and the visuals are stunning. I was engrossed in the narrative from start to finish, and it kept me deeply interested with every twist and turn right until the very end. The gameplay leaves for much replay value, and the physics are extremely accurate (better than many AAA games). For $15 there is absolutely no reason you shouldn't own this game.… Expand
  6. scolttkekoa
    Feb 4, 2013
    3
    Put things in a fireplace and burn them...you get coins...burn things in a fireplace together (super combo!!!) and you get more coins...Two locations, a fireplace and a store to spend coins and buy kindling,. I almost forgot, there is also a spider you can burn that crawls around, bonus!!! The get a 10 from people because the did a perfect fire version of Little Alchemy. I give it a 3Put things in a fireplace and burn them...you get coins...burn things in a fireplace together (super combo!!!) and you get more coins...Two locations, a fireplace and a store to spend coins and buy kindling,. I almost forgot, there is also a spider you can burn that crawls around, bonus!!! The get a 10 from people because the did a perfect fire version of Little Alchemy. I give it a 3 because that is not a big deal.… Expand
  7. David_M_Spiker
    Dec 11, 2012
    7
    This is a very simple game where you burn things in a combo to gain money to burn more things.. not much to review here. The art direction is the star here as the game a dark humor that I enjoy and burning things is addictive and fun. At it's price tag and the fact that the developer is trying to figure out a way for player to make user created content in the future is enough value forThis is a very simple game where you burn things in a combo to gain money to burn more things.. not much to review here. The art direction is the star here as the game a dark humor that I enjoy and burning things is addictive and fun. At it's price tag and the fact that the developer is trying to figure out a way for player to make user created content in the future is enough value for anyone to at least try the game.… Expand
  8. WhiteTalpa
    Jan 6, 2013
    7
    This game is great mainly because its creative and funny. The game is a little short but there is some replay value if u don't get all the combo and your first run.
  9. Legend2099
    Apr 4, 2013
    6
    I like the style of the characters and the way the story is revealed to the player, but the actual gameplay of Little Inferno isn't much at all. Simply, you select items from a catalog, literally wait a few minutes as they become available, and then you watch them burn for a few seconds. I appreciate the game-creator's story and message, but I can't recommend this type of game to everyone.
  10. jrwchil
    Aug 29, 2013
    9
    This is a haunting game set in weirdly wonderful dystopia. It's a weird gem of a game that kind of haunts you, when your not playing it, your thinking about it.
  11. DinoBeam
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    The ending felt lazy, vague, and disappointing. It seemed like it was going somewhere special, and then the makers ran out of ideas.
  12. JoshDonovan
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    I have played it through 2 times and it is definitely worth your money. It kind of drags when you are halfway through the game but the ending is so epic. There is not much replay value here but this is an experience that is not to be missed. I regret nothing, I would of bought this game if it were $20
  13. PhantomMac
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    A really unique game with lots of humour. This is worth getting just for its originality and the fun you have burning stuff you just bought. Very clever use of combinations to achieve all of the outcomes is a great idea. You will really enjoy Little Inferno and it does become addictive.
  14. darkzaga
    Mar 31, 2017
    6
    El juego safa, no es malo pero no deja de ser un casual game... el final es un poco medio pelo.. creo que por que la finalidad del juego no es que termine sino que es mas para tarar cosas a la hogera y quemarlas... teniendo en cuenta eso... qyue tenga un final no cierra.. tendria mejor puntuacion si fuera un jueg sin fin donde cada cierto tiempo tenes pacs de cosas nuevas o algo similar aEl juego safa, no es malo pero no deja de ser un casual game... el final es un poco medio pelo.. creo que por que la finalidad del juego no es que termine sino que es mas para tarar cosas a la hogera y quemarlas... teniendo en cuenta eso... qyue tenga un final no cierra.. tendria mejor puntuacion si fuera un jueg sin fin donde cada cierto tiempo tenes pacs de cosas nuevas o algo similar a mi entender....… Expand
  15. aditya1101
    Oct 5, 2017
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. I've played through it at least four or five times, and it never gets old. I love the underlying story (as well as all of the atmospheric elements that allow the story to unfold, like the art/OST). But at it's core, it's just super fun to see what happens when you burn all the wacky things that the game gives you.

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best Wii U Game of 2012
14
#14 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2012
31
#31 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2012

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Toronto Sun
    Mar 6, 2013
    80
    Yet it’s Little Inferno’s weird, dark, off-kilter tone that makes it so refreshing and intriguing. You’ll come for the pyromania puzzles, but you’ll want to see what happens when the smoke finally clears.
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  2. Destructoid
    Feb 4, 2013
    90
    I can't think of the last time that a game has made me think, feel, and laugh at such a consistent pace. It's mix of high-concept messages and simple, more-fun-than-it-should be "gameplay" make it a must buy for anyone who likes thinking about videogames and/or burning things.
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  3. GameOver.gr
    Jan 17, 2013
    80
    One of the most clever and addictive games Wii U has to offer at the moment. If you've just bought Nintendo's new console this is one of the e-shop games that should be on the top of your wish list.
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